Md. Code, Bus. Reg. § 16-603

§16–603. IN EFFECT ** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** (a) (1) Each manufacturer shall submit to the Executive Director written certification attesting that each cigarette has been tested in accordance with and has met the performance standard required under § 16–602 of this subtitle. (2) A certification under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not list more than 50 cigarettes. (b) The description of each cigarette listed in the certification shall include: (1) the brand or trade name on the package; (2) the style, such as light or ultra light; (3) the length in millimeters; (4) the circumference in millimeters; (5) the flavor, such as menthol or chocolate, if applicable; (6) whether filtered or nonfiltered; (7) a package description, such as a soft pack or box; (8) the mark approved in accordance with § 16–604 of this subtitle; (9) if different from the manufacturer, the name, address, and telephone number of the laboratory that conducted the test; and (10) the date of the testing. (c) The certification shall be made available to: (1) the Attorney General and the State Fire Prevention Commission for purposes consistent with this subtitle; and (2) the Executive Director for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section. (d) (1) Each cigarette certified under this section shall be recertified every 3 years. (2) If a manufacturer of a cigarette that has been certified under this section makes a change that is likely to alter the cigarette’s compliance with the performance standard under § 16–602(e) of this subtitle, that cigarette may not be sold in this State until the manufacturer, in accordance with § 16–602 of this subtitle, retests and maintains the proper records of the testing.